What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Controls Specialist position at Targa Resources?
JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and implement cost control and scheduling functions for engineering and construction projects and programs.
Coordinate and prepare project progress reports in collaboration with shop and field inspectors.
Participate in weekly meetings with project teams, suppliers, and/or contractors, and initiate or conduct additional meetings as required to meet business needs.
Monitor project expenditures and provide regular weekly updates to the project management team.
Develop, maintain, and manage comprehensive project progress reporting, including all financial and earned value analyses, in accordance with contractual and business requirements.
Collect and review third-party shop inspection reports.
Complete receipt entries for equipment, material deliveries, and services provided.
Implement, monitor, and administer change control processes, including those related to project scope, budget, contract, and schedule adjustments.
Review, distribute, and track invoices and progress payments.
Assist in invoice processing, ensure compliance, and initiate goods receipts as appropriate.
Verify invoices for completed purchases.
Confirm shipment receipts through coordination with third-party shop inspectors and Targa contract inspectors.
Oversee compliance for the receipt of goods, following up to resolve any nonconformance issues to completion.
Audit and close out open commitments throughout the project life cycle, ensuring prompt closure of all projects.
Proactively seek opportunities for professional growth and innovative solutions to maximize value for the business unit.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
A minimum of seven years of experience in the natural gas midstream or energy industry, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and professional experience.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft software; experience with Exceed LMS, Integrify, DocuSign, and Maximo preferred.
Effective communication and collaboration with all company levels and external organizations.
Willing to travel overnight about 5% of the time, with possible additional travel as needed.
Reliable, regular attendance required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
7 years of natural gas midstream experience, including 4 years in project controls.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Targa Resources provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria and without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees’ beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Targa’s policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Targa.